Brass Dhokra Peacock Oil Lamp From Orissa - Ca 1920 Candlesticks one of the symbols of

one of the symbols of Lord Shiva

the style became more commonly used for the storage of clothes

21 x 21 x 44(w x d x h cms)

Capitol size 34 x 34cm

Brass Dhokra Peacock Oil Lamp From Orissa - Ca 1920 Candlesticks one of the symbols ofThis beautifully sculptural brass oil lamp dates to the early 20th century, circa 1920, and originates from eastern India. Although often associated with Orissa, lamps of this type were traditionally produced by the Dokra Damar tribes of Chhattisgarh, renowned for their mastery of metal casting using the ancient lost wax technique. These lamps were used daily in domestic and devotional settings, fuelled with ghee oil and a simple cotton wick. The body